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Hi all,

I’m heading to London next week and will have a few hours free on Thursday to wander around and look at watches.

Would love recommendations for any independents, microbrands, etc., worth seeing in person and any interesting watch shops or dealers that are a must visit.

Also curious if there is anything actually worth picking up locally from a price perspective. With VAT refund and no US import drama, are there any brands or models that end up meaningfully cheaper in the UK?

Appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!

Hi Guy,

Livestream this sunday at 11am EST. These last about 40min-1 hour. Hope to see you there!

Hey Fed -

After getting a grail request allocation and purchase from FTWC or luckily acquired a special piece outside the Collective, can we then replace that original grail request (within our profile) with another sought after watch? Is it two & done or a possible continuum… Thank you!

I think it may be handy for all members to chime in on who they use for service as well as some other details. Please only chime in if you have had first hand experience with the service provider. Please include details such as what you had serviced and if you would recommend or not.

Chronosky Miami- Great indy service center for entry level to mid level watches. I would say from Movado to Breguet. These are your guys, fair prices, and while wait times are not short (1-4 months depending on the piece) this is kind of standard now a days, if not quite a bit shorter than normal.

Swiss Watch Repair Co on Madision Ave in NY- Alkis is a true master watchmaker. Top notch work for all the best brands. Lange, AP, Patek etc... Prices are high and wait times are long (sometimes over a year) but the work is truly top notch and he can accomplish almost anything. Highly recommended for your special watch projects.

Hey Guys,

Just a little recap on how the marketplace works. Useful info for new members and founders alike. Please give it a watch.

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